An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums, the DrumCraft Bell Brass is a clear bargain. £759 can buy a lot of snare drums, including putting you in the territory of some of the ...

The shells are vented, but not so gaping as to sacrifice the timbre and warmth of the wood. The effect is quite subtle but makes the drums drier and punchier. Alan is a hugely experienced craftsman ...

Lastly, the Series 6 (we’re not sure what happened to Series 5) is the drum builder’s flagship range, which boasts suspension-mounted tom hardware, maple/walnut shells and six colour options.

K ey Features MODO DRUM offers music producers controls for everything from drum skin material, shell depth, and thickness, to other drum and performance-specific parameters such as the area where ...

Evans’ “Level 360 collar” helps the drum head slot easily into most drum shells for a stable, secure fit. Less wobbling means more consistent, reliable sound and easy tuning.

Performance If you’re unfamiliar with cast/heavy-shell snare drums then your first impression of this drum will begin before you’ve even opened the box. It’s heavy, and reassuringly so.